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Ford debate is as old as these legendary car companies, and within each camp, smaller factions duke it out for performance supremacy. One such battle has long been GM 12-bolt versus Ford 9-inch. In truth, the 12-bolt is a far more efficient axle than the 9-inch because it consumes less energy. The reason for the 12-bolt’s efficiency is the distance from the pinion gear to the ring gear’s centerline. The 12-bolt’s 1.50-inch offset

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